collectivity

noun

col·​lec·​tiv·​i·​ty kə-ˌlek-ˈti-və-tē 

ˌkä-

plural collectivities

1

: the quality or state of being collective

2

: a collective whole

especially : the people as a body

Examples of collectivity in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While her work has caught the eye of celebrities like actors Jessica Alba and Christina Ricci, Rosales remains consistent in her vision, aesthetic and commitment to brown collectivity and liberation. — Myriam Gurba, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Singh’s collection reminds me that there is hope to be found in collectivity, and that imagination is as powerful a tool as any. — Chloe Benjamain, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026

But what local powers must be surrendered to the insurgent American collectivity? — Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026

Work of this kind is about collectivity as a means of fighting the man—an especially relevant topic as any during continued conflicts in Palestine, Iran, Ukraine, Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, all of which haunt the Carnegie International. — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 12 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

collective entry 1 + -ity

First Known Use

1826, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for collectivity

• absorptivity
• affectivity
• conductivity
• connectivity
• corrosivity
• creativity
• diffusivity
• directivity
• effectivity
• emissivity
• exclusivity
• expressivity